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Vets for Pets

#3 Vet in Bury, Greater Manchester

4.5
Independent Clinic

Vets for Pets – Vets in Bury

Updated January 2026
Independent Clinic

Clinic Overview

Vets for Pets describes itself as a locally owned practice with modern facilities, including an in-house lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, an operating theatre, hospital ward, and isolation unit, plus separate cat and dog waiting areas/wards. The site lists a wide range of diagnostics and surgery (including cruciate surgery, fracture repair, endoscopy, and chemotherapy/cancer treatment), suggesting it’s set up for more than just routine vaccinations.

From the latest reviews available, owners repeatedly distinguish between the clinical team and the front desk experience: several describe vets/nurses taking time to comfort pets and owners (including during euthanasia and when handling anxious dogs), while multiple reviewers report rude or unwelcoming reception interactions. A small number of reviews raise concerns about prescription policies/refunds and a microchipping visit where an owner alleges their kitten returned with a bleeding neck and was advised to rebook for an additional charge.

Services

Based on the website summary and the latest reviews available, services and capabilities mentioned include

  • Consultations and ongoing care, including chronic pain management discussions (one review mentions being encouraged to start Librela monthly injections versus staying on oral meds).
  • Microchipping (one recent review describes an attempted microchip appointment that did not proceed as expected and led to a complaint).
  • Bereavement support / euthanasia (a review describes staff supporting an owner when a pet rat was put to sleep).
  • Nurse clinics.
  • Dentistry.
  • Soft tissue surgery and orthopaedic procedures (website lists cruciate surgery, fracture repair, ear surgery).
  • Diagnostic imaging and monitoring: digital X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, echocardiography, blood pressure monitoring.
  • Endoscopy.
  • In-house laboratory testing (biochemistry, haematology, electrolytes) and in-house blood transfusions.
  • Hospitalisation facilities: hospital ward and isolation unit; separated cat/dog wards and isolation areas.
  • Cancer care: chemotherapy/cancer treatment and oncology (listed on the website).
  • Preventive care and admin services: prescriptions, medications, nutritional advice, weight clinic, pet passport/animal health certificate.
  • Species seen (website): dogs, cats, rabbits, and small mammals.

Emergency care (as stated on the website)

  • Emergency care is provided by Armac Pet Accident & Emergency Vets, with an emergency consultation fee starting from £100.

Other capability noted in clinic data

  • Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

Pricing

  • Emergency consultation fee (via Armac Pet Accident & Emergency Vets): from £100 (website).
  • One reviewer reports being told a £200 charge to rebook for microchipping after an unsuccessful appointment (review allegation; not confirmed elsewhere).

People

Named staff mentioned in reviews

  • Allison (role not stated): repeatedly mentioned for hands-on support in emotionally difficult situations. One owner describes Allison comforting them during euthanasia of a pet rat and “making a fuss” of the rat; another thanks Allison (and a colleague) for going “above and beyond” when a pet became suddenly unwell.
  • Michael (vet, per review): described as explaining the euthanasia process carefully and communicating with sensitivity.
  • Amy (role not stated): thanked alongside Allison for taking time to listen and help when a pet suddenly became very unwell.

Reviews

4.5 stars from 787 reviews. “”

  • Strong praise for vets and nurses in the consult room, including practical handling of nervous dogs (one owner says the vet played ball with a dog who has trust issues to help them feel comfortable).
  • Compassion in end-of-life care is specifically described (supportive communication during euthanasia of a small pet).
  • Repeated complaints about reception staff, described as rude, unwelcoming, or dismissive both in person and on the phone; several reviewers say this alone would stop them recommending the practice or using it beyond routine vaccines.
  • Access/availability concerns: one owner reports being told the practice was fully booked early in the morning after a bank holiday and that their sick cat couldn’t be seen until the following day.
  • Disputes about prescriptions and policy: one reviewer describes being unable to get a refund or change a prescription (including disagreement about prescription validity/acceptance and medication choice).
  • A serious complaint about a microchipping visit: one owner alleges their kitten returned with a bleeding neck and changed behaviour, and says they were asked to book another appointment at additional cost.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

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